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Moulding

Mouldings, also known as covings, are decorative strips used to cover transitions between surfaces in aesthetically pleasing ways. In classical architecture they are commonly found on columns and entablatures. Traditionally, mouldings were carved in marble or stone, but today, they are also commonly made from timber, plaster and plastics. Mouldings come in a variety of shapes, profiles and forms.

Astragal: A small convex moulding.

Bead: A convex moulding, usually semi-circular. There are a variety of different types of beads, such as angle bead, nosing bead, double bead and so on.

Beak moulding: A moulding that is shaped into a beak-like form.

Bed-mould: Part of the cornice that appears under the projecting edge.

Congé: A concave moulding.

Cyma: Sometimes called a wave moulding, this is a double curvature that is used as the uppermost element in a cornice.